lumpen (adjective)

1. In Greek mythology, the cyclops Polyphemus is depicted as a lumpen creature with limited mental abilities.

2. The artist portrayed the character in a lumpen manner, emphasizing their slow and unthinking nature.

3. The minimalist style of the house resulted in a lumpen aesthetic, with simple, unadorned surfaces.

4. During the Middle Ages, feudal peasants were often considered to be lumpen, as they were thought to lack intelligence and ambition.